:root {
    --primary-blue: #0d47a1;
    --secondary-blue: #1976d2;
    --gold: #ffc107;
    --dark: #1a1a2e;
    --light: #f8f9fa;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(13,71,161,0.25);
}

@import url('https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/6.4.0/css/all.min.css');

* { 
    margin: 0; 
    padding: 0; 
    box-sizing: border-box; 
}

body { 
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; 
    line-height: 1.6; 
    overflow-x: hidden; 
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    color: #333;
}
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}


.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mb-5 { margin-bottom: 3rem; }

/* Navbar */
.navbar { 
    position: fixed; 
    top: 0; 
    width: 100%; 
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98); 
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px); 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow); 
    z-index: 1000; 
    padding: 1rem 0; 
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.navbar .container { 
    display: flex; 
    justify-content: space-between; 
    align-items: center; 
       margin: 0 auto;
}
.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem; /* spacing between logo and text */
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2rem); 
    font-weight: 800;
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--gold)); */
    /* -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    text-decoration: none; */
}

.navbar-brand .logo {
    width: 180px;      /* 👈 increase width here */
    height: 55px;      /* 👈 keep navbar neat */
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    

}


.nav-links { 
    display: flex; 
    list-style: none; 
    gap: 2.5rem; 
    align-items: center; 
    font-size: larger;
}
.nav-link { 
    color: #333; 
    text-decoration: none; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    transition: all 0.3s; 
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--primary-blue); }
.navbar-toggle { 
    display: none; 
    background: none; 
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 1.5rem; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
}
.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Font like logo */
.brand-text {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Separate solid colors */
.brand-red {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a8a);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.brand-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a8a);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-left: 4px;
}


/* Subtle depth (not gradient) */
.brand-text span {
    text-shadow:
        1px 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15),
        2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Logo image */
.navbar-brand .logo {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .brand-text {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .navbar-brand .logo {
        height: 42px;

    }
}
/* Navbar brand container */
.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Brand text */
.brand-text {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Separate solid colors */
.brand-red {
    color: #c62828; /* Red */
}

.brand-blue {
    color: #0d47a1; /* Using your primary blue variable */
    margin-left: 4px;
}

/* Subtle premium depth */
.brand-text span {
    text-shadow:
        1px 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.12),
        2px 2px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Logo image */
.navbar-brand .logo {
    height: 50px;
    /* width: 1000px; */
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}
/* Mobile navbar */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .navbar-toggle {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: #ffffff;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 2rem 0;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);

        /* hidden by default */
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

/* Hero Section */
#hero { scroll-margin-top: 90px; padding-top: 110px; }
.hero { 
    height: 80vh; 

    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(13,71,161,0.94) 0%, 
        rgba(25,118,210,0.90) 50%, 
        rgba(103,126,234,0.88) 100%);
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    color: var(--white); 
    position: relative; 
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 70px !important;
}


#hero1 {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* overlay above image */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); /* adjust or remove */
  z-index: 1;
}

/* content above everything */
#hero1 .container,
#hero1 .hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 65px;        /* ⬅ increase size */
  line-height: 1.8;      /* breathing space */
  font-weight: 900;      /* strong but classy */
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-left: auto;
  width:740px;
   /* font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
   /* font-family: 'Lora', serif; */
 /* font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; */
 /* font-family: 'Quicksand', sans-serif;
  */
font-family: "EB Garamond", serif;
  /* font-family: "Pacifico", cursive; */
   /* font-family: "Lobster", sans-serif; */
  /* font-family: "Fugaz One", sans-serif; */
    /* font-family: "Edu NSW ACT Hand Pre", cursive; */
   /* font-family: "Diplomata", serif; */
    /* font-family: "Racing Sans One", sans-serif; */
}

.hero-tagline1 {
  font-size: 60px;        /* ⬅ increase size */
  line-height: 1.8;      /* breathing space */
  font-weight: 900;      /* strong but classy */
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-left: auto;
  width:740px;
   /* font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
   /* font-family: 'Lora', serif; */
   /* font-family: "Lobster", sans-serif; */
  /* font-family: "Pacifico", cursive; */
font-family: "EB Garamond", serif;



}
/* =========================
   MOBILE HERO FIX
   ========================= */
/* =========================
   CLEAN MOBILE HERO DESIGN
   ========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  /* HERO SECTION */
  .hero {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 100vh !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    padding-top: calc(var(--navbar-height) + 20px) !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
  }

  /* STACK CONTENT */
  .hero-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
    padding: 0 16px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  /* TAGLINES */
  .hero-tagline,
  .hero-tagline1 {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    font-size: 22px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  /* NAME */
  .hero-name {
    font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }

  /* GOLD DIVIDER */
  .hero-divider {
    width: 180px !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    margin: 14px auto 20px !important;
  }

  /* PROFILE IMAGE */
  .profile-placeholder {
    width: 220px !important;
    height: 220px !important;
    border-width: 6px !important;
  }

  /* NAME BELOW IMAGE */
  .hero-name-right {
    font-size: 24px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  /* SUBTITLE & CREDENTIAL */
  .hero-subtitle-right {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hero-credential-right {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  /* BUTTONS */
  .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 280px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 14px 20px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
}


/* Subtitle below image name */
.hero-subtitle-right {
  margin-top: 0px;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;

  /* Optional but recommended */
  display: inline-block;
  
}

/* Credential below subtitle */
.hero-credential-right {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 20px;
  color:  #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;

  /* Optional but recommended */
  display: inline-block;

}

/* Mobile fine-tuning */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-subtitle-right {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .hero-credential-right {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

.hero-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 3.5rem)!important; /* scales directly with viewport */
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Shivaanand – bright red, clean */
.hero-red {
    color: #c62828; /* brighter red for blue BG */
    text-shadow:
        0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* Shiragave – LIGHT blue (not dark!) */
.hero-blue {
    color: #367be2; /* very light blue / near white */
    margin-left: 10px;
    text-shadow:
        0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.hero-divider {
    width: 900px;
    height: 4px;
    margin: 18px auto 26px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #FFD700,
        #FFB300,
        #FFD700
    );
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.6);
}

.name-golden-line {
  width: 450px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 10px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #fbc02d,
    /* #ff9800, */
    #fbc02d
  );
}


.gold-pipe {
  color: #fbc02d;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 6px;

  display: inline-block;
  transform: scaleY(1.2);   /* 👈 increase height */
}


.hero-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; /* left text | right image auto-width */
    gap: 2rem; /* reduce spacing */
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px; /* container width */
    margin: 0 auto;    /* center hero content horizontally */
    padding: 0 20px;   /* small left/right padding for laptops */

}


/* RIGHT COLUMN STACK */
.hero-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; /* center horizontally */
}

/* PROFILE IMAGE */
.profile-placeholder {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), rgba(255,255,255,0.1));
    border: 8px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    /* box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.9); */
}

/* NAME BELOW IMAGE */
.hero-name-right {
  margin-top: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 40px;

  /* 🔒 Force single line */
  white-space: nowrap;

  /* Optional but recommended */
  display: inline-block;
}


.image-circle {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #fff;
}

.image-circle img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: block;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(13, 72, 161, 0.45);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(13,71,161,0.65); }
.btn-outline {
    color: rgb(11, 109, 255) !important;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: #ffffff !important; color: var(--primary-blue) !important; }

#hero .container {
    padding: 0 0px; /* smaller side padding */
    max-width: 1800px; /* optional: increase max-width to occupy more space */
       margin: 0 auto;
}
:root {
    --navbar-height: 90px;
}

#hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--navbar-height) + 30px);
}
/* Extra spacing for hero text below navbar */
.hero-content {
    margin-top: 0; /* default for large screens */
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-content {
        margin-top: 40px; /* small spacing for tablets */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-content {
        margin-top: 80px; /* more space on mobile */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-content {
        margin-top: 100px; /* more breathing room on very small phones */
    }
}
/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .profile-placeholder {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Stack hero content vertically */
    .hero-content {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    /* Make profile circle smaller */
    .profile-placeholder {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
    }

    /* Reduce hero divider width */
    .hero-divider {
        width: 60%;
        margin: 1rem auto 2rem;
    }

    /* Hero subtitle smaller */
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.6rem);
    }

    /* Hero credentials box adjustments */
    .hero-credential {
        font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2.2vw, 1.2rem);
        padding: 1.2rem 1.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    /* Buttons stack fully */
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .profile-placeholder {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
    }

    .hero-name {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 3.5rem);
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 4vw, 1.4rem);
    }

    .hero-credential {
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .hero-divider {
        width: 80%;
    }
}

/* Trust Section Styles */
/* ================= TRUST SECTION – PREMIUM CLEAN ================= */

/* ===== TRUST IMAGE SLIDER ===== */
/* ===== SLIDER CONTAINER ===== */
.trust-ui {
  padding-top: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.trust-ui .container {
  max-width: 1400px;
}

.trust-title {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.trust-subtitle {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.slide img {
  max-height: 560px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .trust-ui {
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
}


.trust-slider {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
}

/* Wrapper */
.slider-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(15, 41, 67, 0.18);
  background: #000;
}

/* Track */
.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

/* Slide */
.slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.slide img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.slider-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(15, 41, 67, 0.8);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 26px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: #9C8152;
}

.slider-btn.prev {
  left: -20px;
}

.slider-btn.next {
  right: -20px;
}

/* ===== MOBILE ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .slide img {
     max-height: 250px;
  }

  .slider-btn {
    font-size: 20px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .slider-btn.prev {
    left: 5px;
  }

  .slider-btn.next {
    right: 5px;
  }
}
/* ===== TRUST SECTION TITLE ===== */
.trust-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F2943;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.trust-title span {
  color: #9C8152; /* gold accent */
  position: relative;
}

/* subtle underline for gold word */
.trust-title span::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -6px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9C8152, #d6c18a);
}

/* ===== SUBTITLE ===== */
.trust-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 35px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #5f6f82;
}

/* ===== MOBILE RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trust-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .trust-title span::after {
    bottom: -4px;
  }

  .trust-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }
}
/* ===== TRUST BACKGROUND ANIMATION ===== */
.trust-ui {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* Floating container */
.trust-bg-animation {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating shapes */
.trust-bg-animation span {
  position: absolute;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(156,129,82,0.18), rgba(156,129,82,0.05));
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: floatSlow 18s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Individual positions */
.trust-bg-animation span:nth-child(1) {
  top: 10%;
  left: 8%;
  animation-duration: 22s;
}

.trust-bg-animation span:nth-child(2) {
  top: 30%;
  right: 12%;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  animation-duration: 26s;
}

.trust-bg-animation span:nth-child(3) {
  bottom: 15%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  animation-duration: 24s;
}

.trust-bg-animation span:nth-child(4) {
  bottom: 25%;
  right: 18%;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  animation-duration: 30s;
}

.trust-bg-animation span:nth-child(5) {
  top: 50%;
  left: 45%;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  animation-duration: 20s;
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes floatSlow {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-40px) translateX(20px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trust-bg-animation span {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

.stats-section {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  background: #F8F4EC; /* base section color */
  padding: 50px 30px;
  color: #0F2943;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 0px;
}

.stats-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.stat-card {
  border: 1px solid #9C8152; /* gold accent border */
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Partition colors */
.stat-card.top-section {
  background: #F8F4EC; /* lighter off-white */
}

.stat-card.bottom-section {
  background: #F3EEE0; /* slightly darker/off-beige */
}

.stat-card h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #0F2943;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #0F2943;
}

.stats-summary {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #0F2943;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==================how i work====================== */
.how-i-work {
  background: #e4ebf9;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  color:#1E4FD8;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.work-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.work-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  width: 250px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
 
}
.work-card h4 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0a2540;   /* Deep professional blue */
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.work-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #ff8902;     /* Soft readable grey */
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.work-card .icon i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.work-card:hover .icon i {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  color: #1a2645;
}

/* Floating background icons */
.bg-floating-icons {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.floating-icon {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 40px;
  opacity: 0.2;
  animation: floatRandom linear infinite;
}

/* Different starting positions and speeds */
.floating-icon:nth-child(1) { top: 10%; left: 20%; animation-duration: 20s; animation-delay: 0s; }
.floating-icon:nth-child(2) { top: 30%; left: 70%; animation-duration: 25s; animation-delay: 3s; }
.floating-icon:nth-child(3) { top: 50%; left: 40%; animation-duration: 18s; animation-delay: 6s; }
.floating-icon:nth-child(4) { top: 70%; left: 80%; animation-duration: 22s; animation-delay: 9s; }
.floating-icon:nth-child(5) { top: 20%; left: 50%; animation-duration: 28s; animation-delay: 2s; }
.floating-icon:nth-child(6) { top: 60%; left: 30%; animation-duration: 24s; animation-delay: 5s; }

/* Keyframes for random floating */
@keyframes floatRandom {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) rotate(45deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-20px, 30px) rotate(90deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(25px, 10px) rotate(135deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(180deg); }
}

/* about section */
.about-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e1a2b, #111b2e);
  padding: 1px 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}


.about-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 100px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;

 
}

.about-left {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

/* .about-title {
  font-size: 38px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: #ff6b6b;
} */

.about-text {
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #d0d0d0;
  margin-bottom: 20px; 
}
/* Small label / intro text */
.about-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 25px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color:#92c1f3;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: left; /* <-- center only this line */
  line-height: 0;
}


/* Main headline / name */
.about-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 40px;       /* larger for emphasis */
  font-weight: 800;
  color:#8bb5e2;        /* dark blue */
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;   /* space below headline */
    text-align: left;
}


/* Right side circular image */
.about-right {
    text-align: center; /* keep centered */
    position: relative; /* needed for z-index adjustments */
    margin-left: 50px; /* adds extra space from text */
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.about-img {
    width: auto;         /* keep original proportion */
    max-width: 400px;    /* slightly bigger for premium look */
    height: 500px;
    /* border-radius: 20px; rounded corners for modern feel */
    /* object-fit: cover; */
    margin-bottom: 0;
     /* starts slightly below the section */
    /* box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); premium floating effect */
    /* transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease; */
    align-items: flex-end;
}




/* Button */
.btn-primary {
  background-color: #ff6b6b;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  font-size: 16px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #ff4c4c;
}

/* Modal Overlay */
.modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 1000;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: auto;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75); /* slightly darker for contrast */
  padding: 20px;
}

/* Modal Content */
.modal-content {
  background-color: #111b2e; /* matches site theme */
  color: #fff;
  margin: 5% auto;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: 80%;
  max-width: 700px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-in-out;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto; /* scrollable for long content */
}

.modal-content h2 {
  margin-top: 0;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #92c1f3;
}

.modal-content p {
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #d0d0d0;
}

/* Close Button */
.close-btn {
  color: #aaa;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: bold;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.close-btn:hover {
  color: #ff6b6b;
}
/* Modal Image */
.modal-img-wrapper {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid #ff6b6b;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.modal-circle-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Fade-in Animation */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px);}
  to {opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);}
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-right {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .about-img {
    max-width: 300px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .about-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .about-name {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .about-label {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-section {
     padding-top: 80px
  }

  .about-img {
    max-width: 250px;
  }

  .about-text {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .about-name {
    font-size: 24px;
     text-align: center;

  }

  .about-label {
    font-size: 16px;
     text-align: center;
  }

  .btn-primary {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}
/* Add extra space on top of about-section for mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-section {
    padding-top: 80px; /* adjust based on header height */
    padding-bottom: 0px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column; /* stack text and image */
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 15px; /* reduce vertical gap between text and image */
  }

  .about-right {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 10px; /* small space above image */
  }

  .about-img {
    max-width: 300px;
    height: auto;
  }
}
/* courses */
/* ================= COURSES SECTION ================= */
.courses {
  /* padding: 40px 40px; */
  background: #f9fbfd;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.courses .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ================= HEADER ================= */
.courses-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.courses-header h2 {
  font-size: 33px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E4FD8;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.courses-header p {
  font-size: 18px;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: auto;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================= GRID ================= */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ================= COURSE CARD ================= */
.course-box {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 35px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;

  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
    box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.course-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120%;
  left: -120%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent 30%,
    rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.18),
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18),
    transparent 70%
  );
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: top 0.8s ease, left 0.8s ease;
}

.course-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.15);
}

.course-box:hover::before {
  top: -40%;
  left: -40%;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ================= ICON ================= */
.course-box .icon {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: block;
  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
    filter 0.5s ease;
}

.course-box:hover .icon {
  transform: translateZ(40px) scale(1.25) rotate(6deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 15px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.35));
}

/* ================= TEXT ================= */
.course-box h3,
.course-box p {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.course-box h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ff8800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.course-box p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #010041;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.course-box:hover h3 {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.course-box:hover p {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* ================= AI GRADIENT BG ================= */
.ai-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgb(174, 130, 245),
    rgba(14, 164, 233, 0.308),
    rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08)
  );
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: aiGradient 18s ease infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes aiGradient {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* ================= FLOATING CIRCLES ================= */
.animated-circles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.animated-circles span {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 68, 255, 0.479);
  animation: floatUp linear infinite;
}

/* Individual circles */
.animated-circles span:nth-child(1) {
  left: 5%;
  bottom: -150px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  animation-duration: 14s;
}

.animated-circles span:nth-child(2) {
  left: 20%;
  bottom: -200px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  animation-duration: 20s;
}

.animated-circles span:nth-child(3) {
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -180px;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  animation-duration: 17s;
}

.animated-circles span:nth-child(4) {
  left: 70%;
  bottom: -220px;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  animation-duration: 24s;
}

.animated-circles span:nth-child(5) {
  left: 90%;
  bottom: -160px;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  animation-duration: 15s;
}

@keyframes floatUp {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; }
  20% { opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-120vh); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width: 1550px) {
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    padding: 0px 0px;
    margin: 0px;
  }
  .courses-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}
.course-box{
  margin-top: 0px;
}
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* Common Sections */
section { padding: 130px 0; }
.light-bg { background: var(--light); }
.section-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.section-header .lead { color: #5a6c7d; font-size: 1.3rem; }

.service-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
}
.service-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,71,161,0.15);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    position: relative;
}
.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--primary-blue));
}
.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(13,71,161,0.3);
}
.service-icon {
    font-size: 5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--dark);
}

/* Testimonials */
.testimonials {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--primary-blue));
    color: var(--white);
}
.stars { 
    font-size: 2rem; 
    margin-top: 1.5rem; 
    color: var(--gold);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255,193,7,0.5);
}
.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
}
.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--gold), var(--secondary-blue));
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
}
.testimonial-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.testimonial-card p { 
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-style: italic; 
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* About */
.about-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.about-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}
.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.stat-label { 
    color: #666; 
    font-weight: 500; 
    margin-top: 0.5rem; 
}
.credential-highlight {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    color: var(--dark);
}

/* ================== BASE SECTION ================== */
/* ================== BASE SECTION ================== */
/* ================== BASE SECTION ================== */
.contact-new {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #172140, #0F3F8E); /* Dark blue gradient */
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* ================== AI ANIMATED BLUE BLOBS ================== */
.contact-new::before,
.contact-new::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    opacity: 0.25;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: floatBlob 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.contact-new::before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a90e2, #50c9ff); /* cyan-blue blob */
    top: -20%;
    left: -20%;
}

.contact-new::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F7FFF, #00BFFF); /* soft blue blob */
    bottom: -25%;
    right: -15%;
    animation-duration: 30s;
}

@keyframes floatBlob {
    0% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(60px, -40px) scale(1.1); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50px, 50px) scale(1); }
}

/* ================== CONTAINER ================== */
.contact-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ================== HERO ================== */
.contact-hero {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-hero h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f5f5f5, #ffffff); /* contrast text gradient */
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #cfd8e1; /* light text for dark bg */
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0.8rem auto 0;
}

/* ================== GRID & CARDS ================== */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1rem 1.8rem;
    text-align: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); /* glass effect */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100px;
}

.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.contact-icon-large {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: #50c9ff; /* icon color */
}

.contact-info-block h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #100f57;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-info-block p {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-info-block a {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ================== SOCIAL BUTTONS ================== */
.contact-social-section {
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-social-section h4 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #c5d3f8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.social-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: auto;
}

.social-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.social-btn.youtube { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1877F2, #0E5A8A); }
.social-btn.instagram { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1877F2, #0E5A8A); }
.social-btn.facebook { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1877F2, #0E5A8A); }

.social-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}

.social-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.social-btn:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-5deg);
}

/* ================== MOBILE ================== */
@media(max-width:768px){
    .contact-grid{
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .social-grid{
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .contact-container{
        /* padding: 2rem 1rem; */
    }
}

.contact-new {
    position: relative; /* required for absolute positioning */
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Bottom right logo */
.contact-logo {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 5;
    opacity: 0.85;
    pointer-events: none; /* logo won't block clicks */
}

.contact-logo img {
    width: 150px;   /* adjust size */
    height: auto;
    /* filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25)); */
}

/* Mobile adjustment */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-logo {
        bottom: 15px;
        right: 15px;
    }

    .contact-logo img {
        width: 50px !important;
    }
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), #16213e);
    color: #ffffff;

}
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    text-align: center;
}

.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(60px);
    transition: all 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ========================================== */
/* PERFECT MOBILE RESPONSIVE */
/* ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 4rem; }
    .profile-placeholder { width: 320px; height: 320px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar-toggle { display: block; }
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.99);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .nav-links.active {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    
    #hero { padding-top: 90px; }
    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 3rem;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    .profile-placeholder {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
        border-width: 6px;
    }
    .hero-buttons { 
        flex-direction: column; 
        align-items: center; 
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .btn { 
        width: 100%; 
        max-width: 300px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .about-content { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
        text-align: center; 
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .about-stats { 
        flex-direction: row; 
        justify-content: center; 
        margin-top: 2rem;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .stat-item { 
        flex: 1; 
        max-width: 120px;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .service-grid, .testimonial-grid { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .service-card { padding: 2.5rem 2rem; }
    
    .container { padding: 0 15px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .profile-placeholder {
        width: 240px;
        height: 240px;
        border-width: 5px;
    }
    .hero-name { font-size: 2.4rem !important; }
    .hero-credential { padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem !important; font-size: 1rem !important; }
    section { padding: 60px 0; }
    .service-icon { font-size: 4rem; }
    .testimonial-avatar {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
}






/* Container & Section */
/* Animated Gradient Background */
@keyframes gradientBG {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* Container & Section */
.vmp-section {
  padding: 80px 5%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a1e9ff, #c5b5e4);
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: gradientBG 15s ease infinite;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Section Title */
.section-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color:#1c1353; /* dark blue heading */
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Cards Wrapper */
.cards-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Individual Cards */
.vmp-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.vmp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.vmp-card h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin: 20px 0 15px;
  color: #007bff; /* dark heading color */
  font-weight:bolder;
}

.vmp-card p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1B263B; /* muted paragraph color */
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Card Icons */
.vmp-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #0D1B2A;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  line-height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.vmp-card:hover .vmp-icon {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(10deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Individual Card Borders */
.vision { border-top: 4px solid#9B8CFF; }    /* lighter blue */
.mission { border-top: 4px solid #9B8CFF; }   /* lavender */
.purpose { border-top: 4px solid #9B8CFF; }   /* soft peach */

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width: 768px) {
  .vmp-section {
    padding: 60px 3%;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}


.timeline-section {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  color: #0b1b3a;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  /* Premium animated gradient background */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a1e9ff 10%, #c5b5e4 50%, #fef1d1 90%);
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: gradientMove 15s ease infinite;
}

/* Animated gradient movement */
@keyframes gradientMove {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

/* Optional: Soft glowing circles for depth */
.timeline-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(100px);
}

.timeline-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px);
}


.timeline-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.timeline-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.timeline-segment {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 200px;
}

.timeline-dot {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: #0b1b3a;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline-dot.future-dot {
  background: #a5833e;
}

.timeline-info {
  text-align: center;
}

.timeline-year {
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.timeline-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #4d4d4d;
}

/* Arrow */
.timeline-arrow {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b1b3a 50%, #a5833e 50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.arrow-head {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: #a5833e;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 50%, 0 100%);
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: -12px;
}

/* Description & Note */
.timeline-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.timeline-note {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border: 1px solid #d1c4a7;
  background: #fff8e1;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .timeline {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .timeline-arrow {
    width: 4px;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0b1b3a 50%, #a5833e 50%);
  }
  .arrow-head {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    top: auto;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: -10px;
  }
}


.gold-line {
    width: 65%;
  width: 100vw;          /* touches viewport edges */
    height: 1px;           /* real line */
    margin: 12px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #FFD700,
        #FFB300,
        #FFD700
    );
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;    /* break out of container */
    margin-right: -50vw;
    padding-bottom: 0px;
}



.navbar-brand .logo {
    /* width: 350px !important;   */
    height: 70px !important;
    max-width: none !important; /* 🔥 THIS IS THE KEY */
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

/* Second logo smaller */
.navbar-brand .small-logo {
    height: auto;
    max-width: 10px; /* reduce width as needed */
}


.contact-logo {
    position: fixed;      /* makes it sticky */
    bottom: 20px;         /* distance from bottom */
    right: 20px;          /* change to left: 20px if needed */
    z-index: 9999;        /* stays above everything */
}

.contact-logo img {
    width: 100px;          /* adjust size */
    height: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
}


/* =========================
   FINAL MOBILE HERO OVERRIDE
   ========================= */
/* @media (max-width: 768px) {

  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  } */

  /* HERO */
  /* .hero {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 50vh !important;
    padding-bottom: 0px !important;
    margin-top: 100px !important;
  } */

  /* HERO CONTENT */
  /* .hero-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 1.8rem !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  } */

  /* TAGLINE TEXT */
  /* .hero-tagline,
  .hero-tagline1 {
    font-size: 27px !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  } */

  /* PROFILE IMAGE */
  /* .profile-placeholder {
    width: 300px !important;
    height: 300px !important;
    border-width: 5px !important;
  } */

  /* NAME — STACK & WRAP */
  /* .hero-name-right,
  .hero-name {
    font-size: 30px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  } */

  /* REMOVE SIDE PUSH FROM COLOR SPANS */
  /* .hero-blue {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    display: inline !important;
  } */

  /* GOLD LINES — MOBILE SIZE */
  /* .hero-divider {
    width: 160px !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    margin: 10px auto 16px !important;
  }

  .name-golden-line {
    width: 320px !important;
    margin: 8px auto !important;
  } */

  /* SUBTITLE */
  /* .hero-subtitle-right {
    font-size: 17px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hero-credential-right {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  } */

  /* BUTTONS */
  /* .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 260px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    padding: 13px 18px !important;
  }
} */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;

  }

  /* HERO SECTION */
  .hero {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 60px 0 30px !important;
    margin-top: 90px !important;

  }

  /* HERO CONTENT */
  .hero-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 1.4rem !important;
    padding: 0 16px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
     padding-left: 0px !important;
  }

  /* TAGLINES */
  .hero-tagline,
  .hero-tagline1 {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 5vw, 26px) !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  /* PROFILE IMAGE */
  .profile-placeholder {
    width: 240px !important;
    height: 240px !important;
    border-width: 4px !important;
  }

  /* NAME */
  .hero-name,
  .hero-name-right {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 6vw, 30px) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    font-size: 24px !important;  /* reduce slightly to fit */
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }

  .hero-blue {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    display: inline !important;
  }

  /* DIVIDERS */
  .hero-divider {
    width: 130px !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    margin: 8px auto 14px !important;
  }

  .name-golden-line {
    width: 240px !important;
    margin: 6px auto !important;
  }

  /* SUBTITLE + CREDENTIALS */
  .hero-subtitle-right {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }

  .hero-credential-right {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }

  /* BUTTONS */
  .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 240px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
  }
}


.footer-credit {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #aaa;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-credit a {
    color: #00e1ff;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-credit a:hover {
    color: #039aff;
    text-decoration: underline;
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .navbar-brand img.logo {
        height: 38px;
        width: 180px;
    }

    .navbar-brand img.small-logo {
        height: 28px;  /* second logo smaller */
        width: 50px;

    }

}


@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .courses-header h2 {
    font-size: 25px;       /* mobile-friendly */
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-align: center;   /* optional but looks better on mobile */
  }

}


.gold-separator {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFD700, #C9A227);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 8px;
}